Great video! Would love to see more informational videos on "menopausal/estrogen deficient skin". Love that you brought up this topic!

The earrings are a nice touch. They’re unusual and super cute. Thank you for the info!

Thank you for talking about menopause! I'm 45 and post-menopausal. My skin is in horrible condition at the moment and I know menopause is contributing to it.

Boy, I needed to see this video when I was put on Retinol! I was working as a receptionist, so I greeted everyone who came in to GE medical equipment. My face was red, tight, I had no idea what to use on it, I had to stop wearing my make-up and I was super uncomfortable. The derm at the time told me it will get worse before it gets better. I cried a lot, refused to go anywhere and ultimately stopped using it. Sadly, the derm I was seeing didn't give me any suggestions to use on it or any help for that matter! I obviously quit seeing him. He needs to take several classes from you! I don't know what was available back in the 1980's... other than Accutane. In order for me to go on that drug, he wanted me to go on Birth Control Pill. My hormones were already a mess and my periods were never every 28 days. You probably weren't even born yet and I needed YOU back then! lol I am so appreciative and admire your desire to educate people on their skin and all the products, how to use them and what not to use. Thank you kindly. You are much appreciated!

Thank you so much for your videos! I just love learning more and more with you! I appreciate it so much that you talked about mature skin on this video too! ❤️👏🏼👏🏼

I literally got on KZread to search Dr Dray’s videos for exactly this topic, and here it is 🤯 Thank You!

You're absolutely one if the most caring people I know. I wish more doctors were like you. Your patients are very lucky. You're always offering solutions and alternatives to such a wide range of skin issues. Thanks so much! Happy Monday, Dr Dray!! I hope you have a peaceful evening. 💕

I may be addicted to these lectures. Dr. Dray is so elegant in explaining dermatology & great stuff we can get to improve😎

I’m actually using all of these ingredients except the Emepelle product. I alternate my evening routine between a custom Curology product (tretinoin, azelaic acid, niacinamide) and glycolic acid serum. I use Vitamin C serum in the morning. I need to look into this Emepelle product. You have over 1000 videos on KZread and still seem to come up with new topics daily. Amazing. Thanks

@universe25.x

2 жыл бұрын

Are you THAT afraid of wrinkles? Lol

This was an extremely informative video. Thank you so much and your nail polish looks great!

Happy Monday. Thankyou for these suggestions, great informative video.

Happy Monday Dr Dray!

@DrDrayzday

2 жыл бұрын

Morning!

Happy Monday Dr Dray and everyone ! I have sensitive skin ,acne prone oily skin with large pores I have tried retinol in the past with terrible results . I have started Adalpalene recently , and while I am having a bit of flaking I have followed your instructions and it is better . Have a fabulous day love to Mom and Tybee xoxoxoxox

@whitneybrown4067

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings Mary Ann Gonzalez hope u r well n Happy Monday😀👍💜….

Definitely a topic I'm interested in, thank you! Also I love your outfit, it looks so autumnal 🍁🍂

Excellent! I don't miss a video and use and like many of these!!

Fantastic video as always Dr Andrea, I'm just commenting to say I'm loving all your Halloween inspired, nail polish coordinated outfits!

I've been using emepelle since July and have seen a big difference. (10 yrs past menopause). It's pricey but lasts 3 mo or so. The night cream has retinol too. Thanks dr drey for all you do!!

Thank you so much! Last week I found out, that I’m pregnant. 😍 But I love my retinol. Now I know, what to do, while I have to stop using my retinol. Sadly, nothing can replace my BHA for me.

Dr. Dray is the best!

I never thought I could use a retinol nightly but I can now! I started with adapolene once a week but a very small pea sized amount and over moisturizer. Through the months I would slowly up the frequency and amount. It was a very very slow process. I’d inspect my skin every night. If II had zero irritation I’d use it. If not, I’d wait until it was fine again. It took over a year but now I can use it without any issues. And it was absolutely worth this slow process, assuming there are no allergies to it. At 45 my skin looks better now than it did in my 20s.

@marymckenna5524

2 жыл бұрын

Am in the process of doing the exact same thing with Avene retinaldehyde 1%. Glad to know the process works. :)

@andreavin3674

2 жыл бұрын

@@marymckenna5524 I always had flakey skin, like always, and with any irritation it did increase that a bit. But now my skin is so smooth. No more patchy skin. Just be patient:) Makeup looks a lot better as well.

@marymckenna5524

2 жыл бұрын

@@andreavin3674 Many thanks!

@demonstrativum3807

2 жыл бұрын

I am using Tretinoin for 3 months and can still only use it twice a week. So eventually I might also be able to increase within the next year. Thanks for sharing your experience

@andreavin3674

2 жыл бұрын

@@demonstrativum3807 I believe you will eventually, and you will be amazed by the texture changes.

Love Alpha products. Been using for almost 17 years! Love it.

@adorableparakeets3608

2 жыл бұрын

Which one is your favourite

@Snoopygroupie70

2 жыл бұрын

@@adorableparakeets3608 alpha skin care enhanced renewal cream 12%

Happy Monday!!

Have a great day Andrea💙

Happy Monday! Love your videos fan fav

Your videos and advice is always informative and reconfirming. I have always had oily, acne prone skin, and as I have aged, rosacea, has become an added problem. I’ve been to many dermatologists over the years with minimal, mostly temporary, improvements. The best results were using certain low-dose antibiotics, which they assured me I could continue taking long term with no problems - WRONG. Long story shorter, with the advice of a very sharp dermatologist PA, which, I only saw a few times, and some intensive self- study, for the last three years or so I have daily used a regimen of a probiotic, niacinamide (10%), azelaic acid (15%), and as Dr. Dray continually tells us, daily sunscreen - something I rarely used during most of my life. The results have been almost life changing. I have not had a “break-out” in about two years. And, when I do occasional have a pimple start to form, it is normally stunted and gone in a few days.

I love the information you share, especially about glycolic acid and deeper skin tones. Dr. Vanita Rattan has educated me on this too. Also HRT breast cancer is rife in my family so I will steer clear as my doctor has also explained. "Knowledge is power" THANK YOU. ❤️

@user-me8xb1wi5g

4 ай бұрын

No glycolic acid for HRT breast cancer?

I am sooo happy you made this video. I tried adapalene for about half a year and it only went so far before I noticed my skin was no longer improving to a point that I know it’s seen before with other acne-fighting products! Good to know that other ingredients/products that I have tried before (thus I know work for me) also have the ability to boost up collagen production. I am curious however if I’ve just been using the adapalene incorrectly because I didn’t experience too much irritation, but just found that my bumpy skin texture and whiteheads were not going away.

I'm 20 weeks pregnant and needed this!🙌 Will try these as alternatives ☺

@jimenasubietaprevost9843

2 жыл бұрын

What are you using? I'm looking to get pregnant and I want to use safe products

Happy Monday Dr. Dray and everyone! I’m almost 70 years old and my skin has never looked better since finding your channel years ago! Many thanks Doctor!

Thank you for this it has given me a lot of options x

I was searching for this. Thanks 😊

Dr Dray thank you so so much for this video. Perfect timing. I spoke to my doctor last week about HRT (50 yrs old now). I've been suffering for over a year and a half. Deep depression, extreme fatigue ( can't drive etc), hair loss, blepharitis, cellulite, wrinkles on forehead deeper, saggy cheeks, sunken eyes etc. Ive never been like this before. I have never had cellulite all my life and my hair has always been really thick then all of a sudden everything started changing. Thank you again soooo sooo much. I feel more empowered to take the right steps now. You are a life saver💐💐🌷🥰

@jazk3992

2 жыл бұрын

@Angela Torres Thank you so much Angela. Really appreciate your help. Will give it a go 🌺💖💖

I think I'll take all my money and put it towards the PCA SKIN pigment gel. It seems to cover almost everything on my skin care list.

@lola_incarnate

2 жыл бұрын

you spoke my mind!

Thank you for sharing these. I’m hoping to get pregnant soon and was looking for pregnancy-safe alternatives to retinol ❤️

@fjp9

2 жыл бұрын

best of luck to you guys trying to get pregnant!

Thank you for this, pregnant and or breastfeeding moms need some good options 👍

Thanks so much for the good information. I was surprised not to hear anything about bakuchiol here. I would be curious to know what you think of it.

Hi, Dr Dray! I learned so much about skincare since I've been watching you🤗. Thank you so much for all the useful information💙🦋

I was just thinking about this question!

Hey DR Dray! Why do some esthetician’s speak horribly of drugstore skincare while dermatologist praise it ?

@db-gb5xi

2 жыл бұрын

Because most esty's are trying to sell you expensive spa products (some derms are as well). Though some of them do truly believe that expensive spa is better than drugstore. Dr Dray, Lab Muffin, The Budget Dermatologist all have videos on medical-grade vs drugstore skin care. By that same token, derm Dr. Ania Marie, MD also has a video giving the opposite position.

@vetsai8199

2 жыл бұрын

@@db-gb5xi As always, thank you, d b, you are so helpful. Happy Monday, and have a great day!💚🍁🌻🍁👍🏼🥂

@db-gb5xi

2 жыл бұрын

@@vetsai8199 Hi VE Tsai. I hope you are well and enjoying your day.

@Viennafly1

2 жыл бұрын

@@db-gb5xi I am an esthetician and agree with this haha. A lot of our training as esthis is from brands, and we get a lot of skincare for free, so we also recommend what we use. I think a lot of us used drugstore before and it seemed like an upgrade. And the textures of some of the expensive stuff are really nice. But I recommend more drugstore now since fragrance-free is often available. :)

@db-gb5xi

2 жыл бұрын

@@Viennafly1 I think one of the things that came up re: this subject was that luxury products contain liposomes. Okay, but lecithin which falls under that category is found in some less expensive products same with phospholipids. There's stuff at all price points to please everyone. Derms are also usually coming into a skincare situation after the damage has been done so they want gentle, clinically proven effective products/ingredients.

Wonderful video! Happy Monday dr dray and peeps ❤️ 🎉😎☕

@marizzy63

2 жыл бұрын

Happy Monday Reed enjoy !

@DrDrayzday

2 жыл бұрын

Same to you!

Thank you soooooo much for this video!!!

Great video!!! Thanks!!!

I love Geek & Georgeous retinal A-Game 5. I have super sensitiv skin, and can not tolerate retinol, but retinal is fine for me. Very strange, but true. I use it in the evening 3-4 days, and Emepelle in the morning. Thank you Dr Dray for your works here on you tube. You are the best 😊👍

@marymckenna5524

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same hyper intolerant and sensitive skin that hates retinol but tolerates retinaldehyde. Guess our skin hates having to make two changes instead of just one. :)

Happy Monday Dr Dray...see you tomorrow x💙🤩🍂🍁🎃

I’ve ended up with dry eyes so this info was great

Thanks; very informative!!

I started watching Dr Barbara Taylor " Menopause Your Way". So wish I had this information years ago. Never got it from my GYN. So frustrating when we are 50% of the population and spend 50 % of our lives frequently in menopause. Started HRT after learning so much.

@sharonlubarsky1825

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Menopause Taylor gives out excellent information. Started HRT and never felt better!

Thank for this video, Dr. Dray. Please make a routine for sebaceous filaments for mature skin. I saw all your videos on this matter but it's difficult to make a routine, please help. Thanks again.

Thank You for speaking about estrogen deficient skin. I agree it is not adequately addressed in any of the dermatology related R&D.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!

Happy Tuesday Dr Dray 😊 I've been wanting to ask you if there is a more affordable product that can work like PCA gel because it's extremely expensive to be shipped from the US. Thank you for your videos 🌹

Can you show us a whole regimen for pregnant women? Thanks! ❤

Happy Monday, Dr. Dray and everyone 🎀🤍🌸

@whitneybrown4067

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings Maricel Gundayao hope u r well n Happy Monday😀👍💜….

@marizzy63

2 жыл бұрын

happy Monday !

@DrDrayzday

2 жыл бұрын

Morning!

Thank you for this new video. Is glycolic acid OK for III and IV skin types, as I don't know what exacly "deeper skin tones" refer to?

I have yet to find a retinol that my neck can tolerate. I will have to give these alternatives a try.

I have given up tretinoin for now...life's too short to spend with my skin dry, irritated and looking like crap all of the time while trying to make it look better! I use Differin instead and am interested very much in what you said regarding HRT as I'm 55 and it applies to me! Also will look into that specific product you mentioned, Emepelle

@tiffanykilby7560

2 жыл бұрын

Thats the issue I had. My skin was stripped and made me look older and It wasnt the skin purge stage either, that everyone says you have to get past. I wished that could tolerate it, but it just isnt for me.

Hi Dr. Dray! Can you please make a video about the BB Glow micropigmentation? Thank you!

Thank you , we do spend more time post menopausal and we don’t know enough about it

After your review i got the vitamin C timeless as alternative to skinceuticals that was good too, just wanted to seek an affordable yet efficient product, I use niacinamide without a true intent but just it was in the cream.

Dr dray make a video about Steroids. Everything about Steroids from oral steroid tablets to topical steroids to how they actually work on acne to who should and shouldn't take steroids. Plzzzzz!!!

@anonomous7936

2 жыл бұрын

Steroids may bring down inflammation but they cause thinning of tissues and are the last mode of action in my book.

@coffeegirljlh

2 жыл бұрын

I would love that too. I have psoriasis so I’m taking topical steroids and oral retinols

@user-zj6ty8ei6t

2 жыл бұрын

@@coffeegirljlh I am the opposite. I am taking oral steroids and topical retinols

@MrMac-lj3ej

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the type of steroids you're talking about 😆

Happy Monday 😊

Hey I have been using adapalene for 5-6 months mainly for acne, but right know I don't have any active active. So really would like to know whether to continue adapalene for melasma and Sun spots, or which retinoid would u prefer for melasma and Sun spots. Thanks for sharing ur knowledge abt the skin to us.

Love your channel ❤

Thank you so much! I have been breastfeeding and was looking for an alternative.

Very helpful video. Curious about your thoughts on bakuchiol?

The Party Peel by The Route is great for people who cannot tolerate Retinol. Sold at Ulta, Sephora, online, etc.

I tolerate it, but struggle with getting it close to my eyes, and yet, thats an area i want to target. So this is good to know

Hi Dr. Dray! Thank you very much for another informative video. I am using retinol 3-4 times a week for four months now. Is it normal to have peeling every time I skip using retinol when my skin is stinging?

Great info! Would the Vitamin C serum be best applied after a moisturizer?

I have been using a bamboo product as a retinol replacement and I really like it. Brand name is Eminence.

I have sensitive skin so it's good to know what can be used instead of retinol products. There are a couple of otc retinol creams I can use periodically without irritation. However most retinoid products cause too much irritation in the form of constant itching. I had to stop using Differin on my face because of the drying/itchiness. I do use it on my upper chest and forearms to try and lighten sun damage without irritation, thankfully.

@famshars2389

2 жыл бұрын

Using Purito’s centella unscented serum and soothing moisturizers like Tatcha’s indigo cream or Klair’s moisturizers has helped my very sensitive skin tolerate Differin.

@helpfulnatural

2 жыл бұрын

@@famshars2389 Unscented is not the same as fragrance-free. Many products labeled as such use masking fragrance to cover up the scent of the other ingredients and they can be just as irritating as fragrance you can smell.

@selamhazel4708

2 жыл бұрын

@@helpfulnatural la roche posay eczema cream is fragrance free and instantly soothes my irritated sensitive skin, I really recommend it!

Hi. I am really interested to know your thoughts on Bakuchiol which is said to be an alternative to Retinol.

Could you make a dedicated video about MEP; when during the day can we use it? Can it be combined with other ingredients?

Hi Dr. Dray… can you incorporate estrogen cream with retin-a? Or do you recommend that they be used on different nights? Thank you for this wealth of information.

🥰🥰 Happy monday! 💕

@DrDrayzday

2 жыл бұрын

You too!!

Hi Dr Dray can you please explain what Retinol H10 is and what the difference to retinol is?

Are vitamin c derivatives as effective as pure vitamin c when it comes to boosting collagen?

Could you make a video about what products are safe during pregnancy ? Please 🙏. Thank you 😊

Dr Dray, could you please make a video for those of us with mature skin (post menopausal) with rosacea type 2. I have a lot of sun damage (lived closed to the equator and beaches most of my life). I find that my skin prefers gel type moisturizers, so I don’t know what to use during winter. When using cerave lotion, I break out. Cerave pm dries my skin out a lot, I get full of fine wrinkles. I have prescription azelaic acid that also dries out my skin so I only uses on affected areas. I use Aveeno calm and restore serum and sometimes the matching gel moisturizer. The moisturizer I use most is the Neutrogena hydro boost gel cream (fragrance free). I find that getting into winter I need to layer it on thick. I think I need something thicker during cold windy weather. I do use an estrogen vaginal ring, but I don’t think it helps my face. Unfortunately I don’t tolerate any other estrogen. I only tolerate mineral sunscreens which dry my skin further. My skin used to be oily in the t zone. I just want a simple routine to get my face hydrated, reduce the visible sunspots, if posible get some collagen replenished. I’m vegan. I can’t afford fancy laser treatments. I have been following for over a year and I have learned more from you than my dermatologist. Thank you.

Fabulous video. Are you ever going to do a random question video with questions about you?

Great video! So would it be better to use Emepelle over tretinoin since I’m post menopausal? Or do they do the same thing?🤔 Since turning 50 and being post menopausal I’ve noticed major skin changes. I use tretinoin from Curology (mixed with a couple other ingredients) and I do notice some drying and I almost feel it’s making my wrinkles look worse. Or maybe at this point they were going to look worse anyways. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Hello dr dray can you make a video about extremely sweaty hands and how to treat them

Hi Dr. Dray! I’m a huge fan of your channel and enjoy your content so much! I hope you see this or get a chance to sometime talk about this? But could I use a Copper Peptide the same night I’m using my Differin Gel? 💙 or if anyone here in the comments know?

Regarding the effects of estrogen & post-menopausal skin, actually a KZreadr/influencer right here in Houston talks about it all the time. Dominique Sachse has done several videos on the subject & has brought on several guests to discuss the subject & urge viewers to speak to their physicians.

Got’em all ❤️👍

Really enjoy your channel. I’m using Cureology for my tretinoin. Is this tret of the same quality of what I would get from my derm?

@meganNefarious

2 жыл бұрын

Yep!

Dr. Dray. Could you share your thoughts on Altreno?

Thanks for the helpful video. Could you please do a video on the PHYTO-RETINOL/Picão Preto plant from Bareminerals and Biossance?

I am gonna sleep like a baby from now on knowing I use the ingredients you mention here already 😁 Thank you, dr.!

@whitneybrown4067

2 жыл бұрын

Greetings Veronika Jelenc hope u r well n Happy Monday😀👍💜….

What can I use to help with my sunburn (went to the beach yesterday and I feel I’ve lost 2 years of skincare in one afternoon)!!

Very informative video Dr Dray, thanks! Does using MEP as a male make any sense?

Hi Dr. Dray (or anyone else), can you explain the Paula’s Choice retinol antioxidant serum from the skin recovery line? It says use AM and PM, and it contains both retinol and vitamin C....

Just up the tret game in the fall, fingers crossed. + Cannot get azelaic acid skincare products without prescription in Canada, not even The Ordinary one locally

What about moles can they be remove or minimised with skin products

Hi Dr. Dray. Thank you for the informative video. I had expected two other ingredients, bakuchiol and rambutan extract, would be mentioned but actually not. I learned these two would work as retinol in revitalizing collagen production and smoothing wrinkles while they may not be as good at minimizing pores and controlling sebum as vitamin A derivatives. Would you please discuss and clarify the myths and facts regarding the two aforementioned 'retinol alternatives'? You are appreciated!

Could you review Derma Geek? It’s currently being hawked as the holy grail skin care on Dailymail TV. It’s available at Walmart

It is very rare seeing Dr Dray praises Vitamin C. Ooh, and Btw, Lactic Acid should be on the list too.

@da504ever

2 жыл бұрын

i think it's because back in the day there was only 1 viable vitamin c option, and that was skinceuticals, which was too expensive for most people. now there are tons of effective and affordable options.

@NicePerson58

2 жыл бұрын

@@da504ever yes, but Dr Dray doesn't like the idea that antioxidants in skincare scavenge free radicals because of the unstability. But, Dr Dray seems to like licorice root and niacinamide as antioxidants, ignoring the hypes of Vitamin C and its derivatives. Eventhough there are tons of vitamin c products out there which are inexpensive, the data of them scavenging free radicals is not substantiated. She is a big believer of lifestyle factor, sun protection, and tretinoin.

@da504ever

2 жыл бұрын

@@NicePerson58 yes, I meant specifically, there used to only be one stable vitamin c product. Now, there are many more stable ones!! not even speaking of derivatives--speaking of others who have replicated the skinceuticals formula, using C E and Ferulic, which is extremely well researched and Dr Dray herself has mentioned it before, but says she does not advertise due to the cost.

Hi Dr. Dray! I’m interested of why didn’t you mention “bakuchiol”? Also, I and many of your subbies are from Europe, it would be appreciative if you could mention brands of products we can buy here, because we cannot get the same products as you, many are sold only in US. Thank you for everything. ✨🙋🏻‍♀️

I love your video!!!!

Great video! I've personally seen good results with Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid and Vitamin C in the past. Although my skin has become extremely sensitive of late (rosacea prone), and I can't tolerate vitamin c or Azelaic acid anymore, but can tolerate Potassium Azeloyl Diglycenate quite well. Dr dray could you please tell if Potassium Azeloyl Diglycenate is as effective as Azelaic Acid and if it can be layered with Niacinamide? It'd be very helpful! Thank you for putting up such amazing videos!